Pastor, faith healer and author Chris Oyakhilome is known to his followers as Pastor Chris. He is also the president of LoveWorld Incorporated. Also known as Christ Embassy. It is based in Lagos. His unique method of interpreting God’s Word inspired millions around the globe.
Pastor Chris The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (December 7 63, Nigeria) was born to a faith-based family and loving, devoted parents. He is the father of Elder T.E Oyakhilome who was one of the first pioneers of the Assemblies to God Church in Benin City. Angelina and the matriarch Oyakhilome were also his parents. Her divine grace was passed on to her son at an early age.
The LoveWorld ministry includes the entire family. The Reverend brother of Ken (the revered Pastor of Christ Embassy Houston, Texas Church) and a member Christ Embassy Central Executive Council are his two sisters. KattyWorghiren, the director of LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry is home of several international best-selling gospel singers.
Pastor Chris is the father of two daughters, Carissa Sharon (Charlene) and Chris. Carissa Sharon is following to follow the way of her father, preaching the Word of God to the world. Also known CSO she is a gospel singer who has won awards and is a part of LoveWorld Music and Arts.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was educated at Edo College. He then received an award to study architecture in Bendel State University. He is a recipient of an honorary degree in divinity from Benson Idahosa University. He was at Ambrose Ali University when he received his call from God to become a minister and serving the Lord.
Pastor Chris The Mentor
When he was still in the university, The Man of God founded what would be one of the largest churches around the world. He began a small prayer group called “Youth for Christ” which would later become the most well-known organisation of its type on campus. It would also serve as the foundation for the future Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated which has millions of followers across the world.
The LoveWorld ministry was established under Pastor Chris. It is a pioneer in satellite television, Christian TV production and programming. LOVEWORLDSAT was first Christian television station that broadcast out of Africa 24/7 on free-to-air channels. Today, there are LoveWorld television stations on cable and satellite networks around the globe.
Christ Embassy is present in Pastor Chris’s home country of Nigeria as well as South Africa. It also has strong representations in the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and South Africa. The ministry also has two Healing School in South Africa, Canada and the US, where Pastor Chris leads seasonal sessions, where miracles are possible.
Music and Gospel Music play an integral part to worship. Pastor Chris encourages Christ Embassy Churches and Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry choir to train. Many of the singers are successful soloists under Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s supervision.
The Future African Leaders Foundation (FALF) is an organization that is focused on the ongoing work of Pastor Chris. Its mission is to identify and developing talented, young leaders and preparing them to lead for an exciting future by acknowledging and supporting their incredible achievements. Pastor Chris is investing in the future of our youth to help them become the leaders of tomorrow.
Pastor Chris The Teacher
International events and conferences are coordinated by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, which brings together thousands of people all over the world. As one of the most recognizable and influential pastors of Nigeria and the world his teachings will continue to inspire and move souls for a long time to come.
Pastor Chris is also an accomplished writer and an author. He’s written hundreds and thousands of devotionals. The most famous of his works is the Rhapsody of Realities, a daily devotional prayer study guide that gives insightful insights into the powerful Word of God. Rhapsody of Realities has been translated into a variety of languages and is distributed to millions of people around the world.
In addition to his books Many of Pastor Chris’s sermons and prayers are accessible online through the Pastor Chris Digital Library. This library gives access to hundreds and thousands of hours worth of video and audio recordings in various languages.
Pastor Chris has also developed an extensive social media following through FB. Twitter. YouTube. As well as the ministry’s Facebook page, KingsChat. KingsChat connects the LoveWorld followers on a digital level, allowing them to follow each other and share their spiritual journeys in a safe environment.
Pastor Chris: The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a committed donor who established the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation (COFI) an independent, non-profit organisation with the aim of aiding the most vulnerable people and communities in some the most impoverished regions and nations across the globe.
The Man of God founded NGOs to offer vital services and hope to the needy, poor and neglected. COFI has five partners that are committed to enhancing living standards in the least-served regions.
The InnerCity Mission for Children The InnerCity Mission for Children Volunteer Medical Corps(VMC), Traga Care International Foundation [TCIF], Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF), and Bible For All Mission are all part of COFI. Bible For All Mission, the Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF), and COFI umbrella. Each of these organizations works to improve the lives of people as well as their health, spirits and overall well-being.
The charity also provides food for indigent children. Pastor Chris believes in building communities through COFI and The InnerCity Mission. He encourages responsible governance, good governance leadership, and sustainable development across Africa and other regions of the world as per the Sustainable Development Goals. It is easy for us to observe the ways in which Pastor Chris has reached so many people through his role as an ambassador for Christ.